Patina

"Like many of the reviewers, I too felt so fortunate to find Patina and its fabulous owners, Sissy and McRae! They love what they do, and they are experts at it. But best of all, they are relaxed, fun, and never pushy. Trust me, if they don't have what you're looking for amongst the lovely, ecclectic (and well-priced) pieces at the shop, they will help you find it. Check it out! The best shop in Durham for interesting and beautiful funiture, rugs, and art."

"Sissy Anlyan has an eye for design and is a natural tastemaker. Her expertise as a business owner surpasses just her retail shop - she shows it in her resourceful approach when working with clients to meet their design needs. Her decorating style is modern eclectic, and she knows how to work with what her client already has. With the support of her fresh eye, she also challenges her customers to think outside of the box when styling their home, and she'll tell it to you straight! Her IG account boasts Patina's inventory, but it isn't until you walk through her shop where your creative ideas can spark!"

"Patina is a jewel box. It’s sort of painted like one on the exterior but it’s also filled with treasures inside. And not just the thoughtfully curated, uniquely varied, and beautifully displayed furnishings either: the owners and in-house artistic beauties, Sissy and McRae, shine brightly. They are fun! Down to earth! Expert! Brave and the best at understanding a space and its strengths. They’ve helped our family experience joy while making our house a home. I’ve purchased everything from candles to framed artwork to chairs and a coffee table from Patina and trust that I’ll continue shopping there for a long as it’s there. I recommend it for its selection of goods, service, location, quality, and price point."

"My husband and I bought a very comfortable Sam Moore chair from Patina about a year ago. It was so comfortable we went back looking for more pieces. When Sissy and MacRae let us know they do room design we were thrilled. They looked closely at our space, took our budget into consideration, and made suggestions. We absolutely love the pieces we ended up with. Our living room now feels unique, comfortable, and like home! We highly recommend this great shop and we look forward to working with them on more rooms in the future!"

"When we moved into our house the idea of decorating an entire home really overwhelmed me. I first met Sissy and MacRae when I stopped by their store. I had so much fun browsing and was immediately taken with all of the unique pieces. Soon after, they both came to our house and spent a few hours looking at our space, listening to my ideas, and offering so much helpful advice. They continue to help us find pieces that we love and that are within our budget. I have loved working with the two of them and they have made the process of settling into our home so much fun."